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AD02 PHD

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 PHD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,012 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight surface corrosion on NS and OS

Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame has slight surface corrosion on NS and OS

Pass 8 May 2025 89,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 89,331 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,331 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 88,922 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 86,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 84,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,342 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,342 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,372 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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AD02 PHD is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 PHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 PHD is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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